Mitsubishi Evo V and previous car history
Discussion
Saturday, i cashed in my free-time tokens from the wife and kids and set off for a 150mile round drive to get to know the car.
So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my "evo on the evo triangle". lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard, the exhaust too loud. In this situation though, as a weekend experience, amazing!!
So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my "evo on the evo triangle". lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard, the exhaust too loud. In this situation though, as a weekend experience, amazing!!
Edited by Phils-Fast on Thursday 25th April 15:29
Phils-Fast said:
Saturday, i cashed in my free-time tokens from the wife and kids and set off for a 150mile round drive to get to know the car.
So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my evo on the evo triangle. lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard the exhaust too loud. In this situation though as a weekend experience, amazing!!
That sounds a superb outing So, the first proper drive of the evo. i was blown away by how capable this thing is.
North Wales is an amazing place to explore for the breath taking scenery alone. Armed with 350hp 4wd and michelin pilot sport cup2 tyres it was a giggle.
I spent the first hour of driving at an average of 35-40mph, the car doesnt like this at all, too slow for 5th gear but 4th feels like its ready to go at every twitch of your big toe. my route took me to the evo triangle where i took a pic of my evo on the evo triangle. lovely stretch of road from the sportsman arms to the main road, spoilt by average speed camera's.
Do these work if you stop for a pic/wee and then hammer the next section? we will find out in the next few weeks im sure haha
From there down to betws y coed, before i get there i take a left and head over to Blanaeu ffestiniog, a stunning route i really enjoy. Then from there to Bala via my favourite stretch of road and in this car an absolute riot!! The Evo is compact enough that it can be placed well on the road and the steering response and feel are sublime, 2nd only (just) to my vx220!
A 4dr saloon has no right to drive like this.
This is the car i've been looking for, the ideal mix between retro and modern for the roads i like to drive its amazing.
As a daily it would be horrible, the clutch too hard the exhaust too loud. In this situation though as a weekend experience, amazing!!
I drop through that way sometimes when we head down to Anglesey; it's nicer than M6/M56/A55 all the way TBH; but as you said, the speed cameras have ruined the roads and if you get stuck in traffic, it's a painful slog
During my drive there were a couple of irritating features.
Firstly the gearknob, its original and after circa 80k miles looks like its been chewed. Now the quandry do i go oem or aftermarket? Let me just make it clear, by aftermarket something cool not a sex toy looking thing!!
i decided to bite the bullet and order an oem knob, unfortunately that cost £115!!
The other irritant is the steering wheel, it looks ok if a bit boring but its really rough on your hands. Im not a buttercup with cotton wool mits either! ive been an engineer for 20 years and a car hobbyist for as long. I dont want something too flash to replace it and have a rather era correct Italvolanti imola RS. so i think that will go on. its a little aged but cool and ergonomic and maybe not made of sandpaper!!
Firstly the gearknob, its original and after circa 80k miles looks like its been chewed. Now the quandry do i go oem or aftermarket? Let me just make it clear, by aftermarket something cool not a sex toy looking thing!!
i decided to bite the bullet and order an oem knob, unfortunately that cost £115!!
The other irritant is the steering wheel, it looks ok if a bit boring but its really rough on your hands. Im not a buttercup with cotton wool mits either! ive been an engineer for 20 years and a car hobbyist for as long. I dont want something too flash to replace it and have a rather era correct Italvolanti imola RS. so i think that will go on. its a little aged but cool and ergonomic and maybe not made of sandpaper!!
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